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Beaches on the Roseland, Cornwall

There are a good number of good beaches on the Roseland Peninsula. On the Carrick Roads side (facing Falmouth) they are mostly pebbly. Here you will find the evening sun and the most protected beaches. From St Anthony Head and up the east coast of the peninsula the beaches are sandy. These are best for morning sun, but they can be a little more exposed with certain wind directions.

Porthcurnick Beach & Towan Beach are both dog friendly all year round, both with fantastic cafe’s on site. St Mawes has seasonal dog bans on all the main beaches in the summer. Carne & Pendower Beaches require dogs to be on leads during the summer months.

Please always check tides before going to the beach – most beaches on the Roseland are reduced to a narrow sliver of sand at high tides. We advise you always check the state of the tide. Arriving at a beach to find it entirely flooded is a dire disappointment to children and adults alike!

The wind is also something you should pay attention to! The great thing about beaches on the Roseland is that there is pretty much a beach for every wind direction. If you can find the protected ones, they are complete sun traps! We have listed the appropriate wind direction for each beach along with its description.

PLEASE NOTE that tide movements around the Roseland are strong. Tide can come in much faster than some people expect. There are no lifeguards on any of the beaches on The Roseland Peninsula. Every year holiday makers in Cornwall face dangerous situations because they are unaware of the risks. The currents can run hard, and small children and dogs must never be left unattended.